Disney/ABC has announced that over 160 ABC stations have signed on to launch an over-the-top steaming streaming service through its Clearinghouse initiative. The vast majority of stations are now opted into one or more new internet-delivered programming services from DirecTV Now, Sony PlayStation Vue, YouTube TV and/or CenturyLink. Additionally, with the participation of affiliated stations, the […]
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Kelsea Ballerini and Thomas Rhett Nmaed Hosts of CMA Fest 2017!
Kelsea Ballerini and Thomas Rhett will host the three-hour CMA Fest 2017 – featuring the highlights of the CMA Music Festival – when the special is broadcast on ABC this summer. Filmed during CMA Music Festival June 8-11 in Nashville, the special features many of today’s most exciting country music stars, as they hit the […]
ABC Announces 2017 Summer Premiere Dates!
ABC has announced the premiere dates for its 2017 summer slate – with Shonda Rimes’ drama series Still Star-Crossed picking up where Romeo & Juliet left off on Monday, May 29th; and limited series Somewhere Between – about a working mom who knows the exact time and place her daughter will be murdered – premiering […]
The Academy and ABC Announce Dates for Next Four Years of Oscars®!
The Academy and ABC have announced the dates for the next four Academy Awards® presentations – taking the partnership to 2021 – and the key dates dates leading up to the 90th Academy Awards®.
ABC Seeking Next Big Boy Band!
ABC has slated Boy Band for a ten-episode run this summer to find the next big boy band. Viewers will vote for their five talented singers over the show’s run – in effect, creating the new boy band. A host and premiere date are TBD.
Imaginary Mary: Imaginary Friends Can Be Big Trouble!
ABC’s new comedy series Imaginary Mary (Wednesdays, 8:30/7:30C) marks the return of Jenna Elman to series television. This is a Good Thing because she’s a gifted comic actor with a knack for both physical humor and comic reactions. The series premieres with an episode that sets up the reason for Alice’s childhood imaginary friend, Mary […]
Downward Dog Premieres Following Modern Family Season Finale!
ABC’s Downward Dog will premiere following the Modern Family season finale on May 17th. The series follows the life of Nan (Allison Tolman, Fargo) – as seen through the eyes of her ‘increasingly lonely and philosophical’ dog, Martin (voiced by Samm Hodges). Following its premiere, Downward Dog will move to its regular timeslot of Tuesdays […]
Fred Savage To Host Ricky Gervais Game Show Child Support!
Fred Savage will host Ricky Gervais’ new game show Child Support on ABC. The one-hour game show will feature adult contestants and priceless interactions between funny man Gervais and a group of five kids, ages 6–9 years old, who say the most unpredictable things. Contestants are asked to answer 10 questions correctly to earn the top prize. […]
Pity The Fool Who Misses So You Think You Can Dance!
Mr. T is one of the new competitors on Dancing with the Stars – ABC’s long-running (24th cycle) dance-off that pairs celebrities with professional dancers. Other new faces include original ‘CuchiCuchi’ girl Charo, free agent NFL safety Rashad Jennings and 19-year old gymnastics phenom, Simone Biles. ‘Dancing with the Stars’ returns with a live premiere […]
Thank Goodness! TGIT Renewed En Masse!
ABC’s TGIT line-up – Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal and How to Get Away with Murder – has received a blanket renewal for another season. Next season will be the 14th for Grey’s Anatomy; the 7th for Scandal, and the fourth of How to Get Away with Murder.
HTGAWM Culminates in 2-Hour Season Finale!
Who killed? Why? ABC’s legal thriller How to Get Away with Murder will answer those questions in its two-hour season final on Thursday, February 23rd (9:01/8:01C).